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I admire the open world aspects of the game - but they've really sacrificed the central story. I've lost count of how many hours I've put into it but I still have no idea what it is I am supposed to be doing.

I admire the open world aspects of the game - but they've really sacrificed the central story. I've lost count of how many hours I've put into it but I still have no idea what it is I am supposed to be doing.

It's a sandbox game, it doesn't really have any real goals or purpose (although some people argue about that). Just do what you want.

But where did he come from, this fleck of spite in an abandoned paradise?

It's a sandbox game, it doesn't really have any real goals or purpose (although some people argue about that). Just do what you want.

Strange - I am sure they mentioned some major quest objectives during the tutorial. But I've not heard a squeak since so maybe you're right. It's like they started it but never finished. Another feature left by the wayside whilst the publishers pushed for a timely release no doubt.

Inspired by the countless Let's Plays, I caved in and bought real life. Currently 280.000 hours in, but it feels like I only just finished the tutorial. I guess I'm too busy reading all the walkthroughs and lore related books, instead of actually playing. Though most of them kind of break the immersion and excitement of discovering new things.

By the way, I think the the Bigfoot and Loch Ness quests are broken, or are they that rare and random?

By the way, I think the the Bigfoot and Loch Ness quests are broken, or are they that rare and random?

There's no mention of those quests anywhere in the Unofficial Strategy Guide™, so I'm thinking they're just rumours started by some mischievous players, similar to "L is real 2401" or "You can save Aeris".

Originally Posted by NathanH

My impression is that it's like a Bioware RPG. All the other players are always talking about which companion to romance, but all I care about is stats.

Not from the LPs I've been watching. There is simply no "romance" at all, it cuts straight to the players mashing the buttons for a quick-time event, with ridiculous advantages. It's just the adrenaline buff, but it only lasts a few seconds. I hear most of the gold in the game is spent for that purpose alone.

Originally Posted by Scumbag

Considering who published it, I wouldn't hold out too long.

Eating mechanic is rather harsh. I HAVE to do it to stop permadeath and it gives this "Fat" debuff.

Not with the "Fast Metabolism" perk. And it's randomly assigned during character creation.